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Anyone hear pass XP27 phono preamp
I am currently auditioning the xp-27 as potential upgrade to xp-17..It certainly gives you more of everything and clearly better than the already very good xp17....the bass was already excellent and now its sublime....I think midrange improvement ... 
Gryphon Diablo 300 Integrated or Dartzeel LHC-208 Integrated with PMC Fact 12 Speakers
I have dartzeel separates and have also heard the integrated at shows....the dartzeel has a transparency and provides an emotional attachment to music that is uncanny.....I think you would keep it forever unless you moved up to the separates..... 
Phono stage recommendations
I wanted a phono preamp with balanced out to ideally mate with my pass xp-22 linestage and was surprised many of the heavy hitters only offer RCA out.....I am satisfied with the XP-17 pass phono preamp but am going to audition the XP-27 pass phono... 
why so many gryphon diablo 300 integrated for sale now?
its weird because they seem well liked yet dont sell quickly here on audiogon....perhaps a bias against pricey integrated among some audiophiles who if gonna spend $10K prefer separates or if want integrated dont want spend more than $5K especiall... 
Amplifier for Harbeth 40.2
People telling me pass 260.8 monoblocks overkill but damn soundwise great makes me kinda curious about the 600.8.... 
Amplifier for Harbeth 40.2
I have not heard the L2 monoblock with vinnie preamp with 40.2 but its more expensive than the pass 260.8 monoblock and pass preamp combo (pass have steep discount off MSRP) and possess less power......Furthermore, I am not sure whether people at ... 
Pass Labs AMP’s- What is the best Pass Amp Sound for You from past 10 years
I purchased the 260.8 in dec and am happy....I previously had in same system pass integrated 250 and difference is considerable.The integrated is very good for an integrated but prefer tube integrated...The monoblocks throw a massive soundstage an... 
Amplifier for Harbeth 40.2
I initiated this discussion specifically regarding the harbeth 40.2 speakers ...it is helpful when people are specific...Its less helpful if people just post that they like harbeth and luxman but fail to mention which harbeth and which luxman I ge... 
Amplifier for Harbeth 40.2
maguiar,which luxman and harbeth...what music?  I am a little surprised that an integrated luxman amp or even a stereo luxman has enough power to optimize the 40.2 for all types of music ....am sure excellent for some types of music.....on the oth... 
Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
I got a blue graphene extreme power cord 15a 5 feet and a graphene extreme interconnect that I am selling if anyone needs it without any wait and at a good price 
Phono preamp Pass Labs XP-17 or XP-27
the sound is already fantastic but yes would imagine better still with the xp27 albeit over double the price so would be a down the road thing probably not until they upgrade the xp27 or someone with cash to burn moves up to the xs line and sells ... 
Phono preamp Pass Labs XP-17 or XP-27
I am using a Townshend Rock 7 with an Ortofon A90 cartridge with Harbeth 40.2 speakers 
Amplifier for Harbeth 40.2
Radiohead99,Harbeth 40.2 needed a lot of amp power and REL subwoofers to truly shine for rock music in my room ....I found my previous VAC 85 watt tube integrated nailed the ballads and some but not all Radiohead music well....Depending on your ro... 
Pass Labs - 350.8 stereo vs. 260.8 monos
If you never hear the xp22 you will be very happy with the xp12....however the xp22 just sounds a little better in every way .....imagine a good pair of shoes versus your most comfortable.....I didnt want a two box preamp....I wanted a one box pre... 
Pass Labs - 350.8 stereo vs. 260.8 monos
I am auditioning the pass labs xp-22 and xp-12 to hear what an all pass system sounds like......I like the xp-12 but the xp-22 is easily better.....there must be a better combo out there than the xp-22 and 260.8 but not sure can be had without spe...